Easy Funnel Cakes

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SERVES: 9

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Remember those delectable fried funnel cakes you used to get at the fair? Well, now you can make these Pennsylvania Dutch treats at home with our recipe for Easy Funnel Cakes.

What You'll Need

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling

What to Do

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until well blended. Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 1-inch of oil until hot.
Holding a finger over bottom of a funnel with a 5/8-inch opening, pour 1/2 cup of batter into funnel. Drizzle batter into hot oil, swirling it in circles from center outward. Fry until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Repeat until all batter is used. Serve warm.

Notes

Use the batter right away, or it will thicken too much to pass easily through the funnel! If it does get too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out.
If you love State Fair food, you'll want to check out our other fair favorites!

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 22
Total Fat 2.5g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5 %
Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
Protein 7.0g 14 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
Sodium 505mg 21 %
Total Carbohydrates 37g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4 %
Sugars 8.5g 0 %

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ElmoSmiley

Jun 17, 2019

A great recipe, but if you look at the ingredients, a-p flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, you can just substitute self rising. A quicker shortcut to make great funnel cakes is to just use your favorite pancake mix and make sure it will slowly drain through a funnel.

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RachelAnne

Dec 15, 2016

These are my sister's favorite fair food. I'll have to pass along this easy recipe!

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M Altenberg

Sep 02, 2016

This would be fun to try. My kids always get these at the amusement parks. Would be a great once a year treat. It does not look hard.

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Member 8937175

Aug 12, 2016

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mrspansy2005 4257612

Jun 24, 2016

My goodness, if I make funnel cakes at home anytime I want, I'll weigh a thousand pounds in no time! Love them, but I think it's safer to only have them when the fair is in town.

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CookingMommy

Mar 09, 2016

Love the fact that I can make this at home and don't have to go to a fair to get it. Not to mention, it's so much cheaper making them at home! These funnel cakes melted in my mouth!

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acook 8340041

Feb 10, 2016

Loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and just like we get at our state fair.

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SpicyGirl

Feb 09, 2016

great recipe - tastes just like the ones you get at the fair

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polisteve 6359484

Jul 29, 2015

These cup cakes sound great. Can you cook them in a regular oven. at what temperature. Marcia.

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Christine5525 9744085

Mar 07, 2015

Can these funnel cakes be made with self-rising flour?

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 09, 2015

Hi Christine! Yes, you can make these funnel cakes with self-rising flour. Enjoy!

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tlbjordan 1443364

Aug 25, 2015

Can I use pancake mix for the funnel cake?

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Test Kitchen Team

Aug 26, 2015

Good question! We are testing this out in the Test Kitchen and will let you know what the results are. :)

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Test Kitchen Team

Aug 27, 2015

Hi there! We just tested this recipe using pancake mix and it works just fine. :) Enjoy!

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codwil18 7393008

Aug 16, 2014

thanks i needed a funnel cake recipe

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mkcmckc 2125611

Aug 15, 2014

Is there a way to save and reheat the funnel cakes so I don't eat them all in one sitting?

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Test Kitchen Team

Aug 19, 2014

Hello! Funnel cakes are best eaten immediately after they've been fried, but if you have some left over, you can try reheating it in the toaster oven to crisp it up a bit.

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scheibelhutterry 7270848

Aug 15, 2014

going to make this now ! looks easy and fun :D

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delong548

Feb 22, 2014

My husband and I make funnel cakes in our concession trailer. Your oil needs to be at 375 degrees. We also add 1/2 cup of either cherry or apple pie filling to the top over the powdered sugar for an extra kick.

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2doozy 5845438

Feb 08, 2014

What type of oil is recommended for making these?

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Test Kitchen Team

Feb 10, 2014

Vegetable or canola oil will work best.

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dwoodsman 9020708

Aug 16, 2013

Funnel cakes are ok but I really like elephant ears with sugar and cinnamon on. do you have a recipe for them?

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shelbyrose66 8834449

Aug 16, 2013

I love funnel cake at the Missouri State Fair- I almost go every year! So when I saw this recipe on Mr. Food, I knew I just had to make it! Great recipe and so fun to make!

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Crinklepants

Aug 07, 2013

I love funnel cake. I have actually gone to fairs mainly to eat funnel cake. Two are the limit now. When I was in my younger years I could eat six funnel cakes in one day. So much for the younger days. They talk about the golden years but when one is in their teens to forties,that was the golden years. "OOh they were so good".

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twosaals 5016524

Aug 05, 2013

Just saw the recipe can't wait to make. Does look easy if so my grandchildren will love it.

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dfromknecht9029 1508639

Aug 05, 2013

Can't wait to make my second batch great!!!!!

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ybickel9 6157800

Aug 05, 2013

oh so good 10

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MissPatti

Dec 15, 2012

I've been making these for over 30 years, using an authentic Pa Dutch recipe. I use an electric skillet and a candy funnel to dispence the dough. Works like a charm.

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reshaffer1 6023218

Aug 05, 2013

Whats your Pa Dutch recipe?

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LadieT

Sep 10, 2012

I made these yesterday but it just wasn't the same! They weren't sweet enough for me and they were skinny not fluffy like they are at the fair. I believe it was because I used a squeeze bottle that wasn't wide enough. It was fun making them with the kids though!

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kahrubzy 1311509

Sep 08, 2012

So much better and cheaper to do these yourself. MMmmmm Mmmm!

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vsbenedict 4712

Aug 28, 2012

Wow, was just thinking about how good a funnel cake would be and went out and bought a funnel on my lunch break. Got on computer to find a good recipe and this was the first recipe I saw. Easy and yummy.

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Dalila G

Aug 25, 2012

These are very tasty and easy to make. The suggestion from *redhotmomma* is a good one that I also use. Less mess and more control. :-)

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redhatmomma

Aug 25, 2012

Try putting batter in a squeeze bottle

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dianekathy34 7527842

Aug 25, 2012

Love the funnel cakes!

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nana580

May 14, 2012

These are a 10 out of 10!

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pyles49 7379310

Dec 30, 2011

yummmm

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